Ruben Amorim has disclosed the punishment Alejandro Garnacho will face after storming off down the tunnel during Manchester United’s 3-2 victory over Ipswich Town. The Argentine forward was substituted by Amorim just before half-time following Patrick Dorgu’s straight red card for serious foul play. Noussair Mazraoui was brought on to fill in at wing-back and provide defensive support. Amorim’s decision to replace Garnacho, rather than Rasmus Hojlund or Joshua Zirkzee, seemed to upset the 20-year-old, who stormed off down the touchline and straight into the tunnel before the half had even ended. Ahead of Sunday’s FA Cup fifth-round match against…
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Darwin Nunez’s commitment to Liverpool remains firm for now, with the Uruguayan forward focused on the club’s goals until July. Despite a January move to Al Nassr falling through, talks about his potential departure persist. With growing indications that a summer exit is becoming more likely, the next few months could be crucial in deciding his future. Discussions surrounding Nunez’s future have been ongoing, with recent talks emphasizing that a move away from Anfield remains a real possibility. While his immediate focus is on Liverpool’s current campaign, the potential for a transfer continues to linger. The player’s status is expected…
Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly has acknowledged that fan protests are to be expected as the Blues continue to experience mixed results under the ownership group’s controversial direction. Ahead of Chelsea’s 4-0 win over Southampton, a group of Blues supporters gathered outside Stamford Bridge to protest against the club’s ownership – Boehly and Clearlake Capital, led by Behdad Eghbali and Jose E. Feliciano – expressing frustration with the underperformance of the expensive squad. The protests included chants in support of former owner Roman Abramovich, who remains a beloved figure among many fans, despite being forced to sell the club following Russia’s…
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles were defeated 2-0 by Côte d’Ivoire in a friendly at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan on Friday. The Junior Elephants avenged their 2-0 defeat to the Flying Eagles in the first friendly on Wednesday. Tape Kader put the hosts ahead in the 17th minute, and Isaac Cissé doubled their lead in the 53rd minute. Both teams used the friendlies as preparation for the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. Aliyu Zubairu’s side will take a week-long break upon returning to Abuja before resuming their final preparations for the U-20 AFCON. The seven-time champions are placed in…
Since joining Aston Villa in the January transfer window, Marcus Rashford has settled in well, but he’s already creating some issues for his new club. The 27-year-old has shown flashes of the form that made him a fan favorite at Manchester United, and if he starts adding goals to his performances, manager Ruben Amorim might find himself facing some tough decisions. While it was clear that Rashford wasn’t fully committed at United, leading to his exclusion from matchday squads, it’s also apparent that he wasn’t given much opportunity to prove himself. His departure seemed inevitable once the January transfer window…
Manchester City’s hopes for silverware this season now hinge entirely on the FA Cup, with their fifth-round match against second-tier Plymouth on Saturday. Meanwhile, defending champions Manchester United also desperately need a cup win to rescue a disappointing campaign. With Premier League leaders Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham already out of the competition, the path to glory has been cleared for the Manchester clubs, who have faced off in the last two FA Cup finals. Other teams such as Brighton, Newcastle, and Crystal Palace are also aiming for a trip to Wembley on May 17. Here’s a look at some…
Julian Alvarez has revealed that his decision to leave Manchester City was driven by his limited role during the 2022/23 Champions League-winning campaign. City triumphed over Inter in the final that year, but Alvarez was not included in the matchday squad. He was also unused in the first leg of the semi-final against Real Madrid, with just one minute of action in the second leg, during which he still managed to score. After another year largely serving as a backup to Erling Haaland, Alvarez sought a fresh challenge and completed an £81m move to Atletico Madrid in August 2024. “City,…
Arne Slot has criticized a Liverpool player for his lack of effort, casting uncertainty over the player’s future at Anfield. Slot publicly expressed his dissatisfaction with Darwin Nunez, suggesting the striker’s position at Liverpool could be at risk. The criticism stemmed from Nunez’s performance in the recent draw against Aston Villa, which led to him being dropped for the win over Manchester City. What Slot said about Nunez The Dutch manager reiterated his concerns over Nunez’s work rate, stating he cannot accept players who don’t give their all for the team. While Slot acknowledged that Nunez had shown commitment in…
Erling Haaland marked his return from injury with the only goal in Manchester City’s hard-fought 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Wednesday evening. After two games without their star striker, City wasted no time in reminding everyone of Haaland’s most crucial quality: being in the right place at the right time. Tottenham had been warned of this threat over the past two and a half years, and even in the seventh minute, Haaland’s weak right-footed attempt was easily gathered by Guglielmo Vicario. However, the towering Norwegian showed his clinical nature five minutes later. Despite four Spurs defenders between him and…
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, is dealing with an injury ahead of Nigeria’s upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The defender has missed the last two league matches for his Saudi club, Al Kholood, due to a muscle injury. However, Al Kholood has yet to provide an official update on his condition. Head coach Eric Chelle will be hoping Troost-Ekong recovers in time for the qualifiers. In addition to Troost-Ekong’s situation, Semi Ajayi, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, and Raphael Onyedika are also sidelined with injuries and are doubtful for the matches. Nigeria will play Rwanda in Kigali on…